Nauset Kennels

Over the past week, we heard from three of our clients that their beloved dogs had died and gone to doggie heaven. The previous week, we heard from two clients. Each phone call brings the crew around the desk to reminisce and smile with the memories, our memories that we created with each pet that walks through our doors.

We aren’t lucky enough to share the special memories that you have with your pet: the first time you saw him and his litter mates; that time she comforted you when you were blue; or how she would wait for you to sit down and then jump up purring with delight. We are, however, lucky enough to be able to create our own memories and experiences with your animals, much like teachers at school or counselors at camp. There is Sadie, our pet of the month, who doesn’t like to walk across our gray floor, but tolerates the yellow section of flooring and Little Desi, who spends more time in our laps than anywhere else in the kennel. There was Brewster, our very first day boarder, who would greet us every morning from her perch on an old grooming table. And I know that we will never forget Max, a pointer, who was always so excited to come visit the kennel that his whole body would just shiver and shake with anticipation.

Like you, we relish those triumphant moments, such as watching Breezy find her way in the play yard even though it was totally out of her comfort zone. Similarly, we are disappointed when a pet behaves poorly or doesn’t have an enjoyable experience. And we are truly saddened when we hear the news we seem to be hearing a lot lately: that Dax, Teddy, Uma, Casey and Max have all gone to what we hope is a better place. Thanks for letting us share in your memories…we’ll miss you!

Tags: loss of pet

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